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B1401







B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:
- With the radio on.
- Set Condition:
- When the output circuit is LOW for more than three seconds.





Diagnostic Test

1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, clear all Radio DTC's.
Turn the Radio on.
With the scan tool, read the DTC information.
Does the scan tool read: B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Go to 2

No

- The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

2. (X201) LEFT FRONT SPEAKERS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Radio harness connector.
Disconnect the Front Left Audio Speaker harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (X201) Left Front Speakers (+) circuit.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (X201) Left Front Speakers (+) circuit for a short to ground condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Go to 3

3. (X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKERS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND




Measure the resistance between ground and the (X291) Left Front Speakers (-) circuit.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (X291) Left Front Speakers (-) circuit for a short to ground condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Go to 4

4. SPEAKER
Connect the Radio harness connector.
With the Front Left Audio Speaker still disconnected, turn the ignition on.
Turn the Radio on.
With the scan tool, clear all Radio DTC's.
With the scan tool, read the DTC information.
Does the scan tool read: B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Replace the Front Left Audio Speaker.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Test Complete.